A woman who was stabbed in her Port Macquarie home by a former partner in 2016 is participating in White Ribbon’s Trek for Respect this year.
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Angela Jay suffered serious knife wounds in the attack on November 3, 2016.
Ms Jay will join the trek in September to make a stand against family and domestic violence.
She has set up a page where people can donate money to the cause.
On the site she said that many women are not lucky enough to escape and on average one woman a week in Australia is killed by a current or ex-partner.
“Prevention is key,” she said.
“Funds raised will allow White Ribbon Australia to continue their amazing work aiming to create a society in which all women can live in safety, free from violence and abuse.”
Ms Jay said on the site that through her profession as a doctor working in Obstetrics and Gynaecology she has witnessed the sad truth that rates of domestic violence actually increase during pregnancy.
Ms Jay will do the walk with her father and brother.
“We will trek over 65 kilometres for five days on the Larapinta Trail in the Northern Territory,” she said.
“After sustaining seven stab wounds to my legs and hip alone, this will be both a physically and mentally challenging event for me.”
Gabrielle Hannaway contributed to the cause on the site and posted the event was a wonderful way to help those who suffer from domestic violence.
“I am sorry you had to endure what you did,” she said.
“I see lots of domestic violence in my job and it is awful to see the effects of it.
“I hope that causes like this can help to make a difference.”
Another woman Michelle Hannan wished Ms Jay good luck with the trek and all the best for her recovery.
Ms Jay is aiming to raise $20,000 for White Ribbon Australia.
To make a contribution visit www.everydayhero.com.au/event/Trek4Respect